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Lighting Ideas for Outdoor Spaces

June 21, 2018

Keep the party going into the night and turn up the ambiance with these alfresco lighting solutions.

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Photo: Design 4 Corners. From: Design 4 Corners.

Romantic Lanterns

Lanterns are a popular lighting choice and a great option when electricity is not within reach. If there's a chance of anyone knocking one over, opt for battery-operated candles. There are many faux candle options available with realistic looking wicks so you don't have to sacrifice ambiance for safety.

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Photo: PopFizz | Bryan Allen

Bohemian-Inspired Statement Fixture

Dress your patio from top to bottom to make even the smallest space feel like an inviting retreat. The combination of a trendy rattan pendant light and strings of tiny twinkle lights create depth and visual interest.

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Photo: Stephen Dunn. From: Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture.

Poolside Lanterns

Place lanterns around a pool or water feature to illuminate the water and make it glow and shimmer.

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Photo: Terracotta Design Build

Go Metallic

These copper fixtures help take this modern-farmhouse covered porch to the next level.

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